Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	21697
Country	Italy

Received	2015-07-26 12:35
Peer-Review Started	2015-07-27 14:14
To Make the First Decision	2015-09-28 11:54
Return for Revision	2015-09-30 15:02
Revised	2015-10-25 16:28
Second Decision	2015-12-07 09:24
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2015-12-07 17:13
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-01-11 15:33
Articles in Press	2016-01-11 15:33
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2016-01-20 17:30
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-02-15 11:40

ISSN	1948-5182 (online)
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Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection in healthcare workers
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nicola Coppola, Stefania De Pascalis, Lorenzo Onorato, Federica Calò, Caterina Sagnelli and Evangelista Sagnelli
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Nicola Coppola, Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Second University of Naples, Via: L. Armanni 5, 80131 Naples, Italy. nicola.coppola@unina2.it
Key Words	Hepatitis B virus infection; Hepatitis C virus infection; Needle-stick injury; Healthcare workers
Core Tip	Preventing the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus infection from source patients to healthcare workers is of vital importance in all healthcare settings worldwide, since these workers are exposed daily to these infections over a period of almost four decades. Needle pricks with contaminated needles, cuts from sharp instruments and blood splashes to the conjunctiva are the most frequent causes of exposure, injuries largely preventable by taking the standard universal precautions. HBV vaccination of anti-HBs-negative healthcare workers is recommended in all countries, but numerous healthcare workers remain exposed to infection because they have eluded HBV vaccination.
Publish Date	2016-02-15 11:40
Citation	Coppola N, De Pascalis S, Onorato L, Calò F, Sagnelli C, Sagnelli E. Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection in healthcare workers. World J Hepatol 2016; 8(5): 273-281
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v8/i5/273.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v8.i5.273

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Journal Editor-in-Chief Review Report	21697-Journal editor-in-chief review report.pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	21697-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
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